Edited by Jane Crossman

Draws on real-life scenarios from professional athletes (including several olympians)

Coping with Sports Injuries

Psychological Strategies for Rehabilitation

Edited by Jane Crossman

Description

Coping with sports injuries is unique in examining the way in which an athlete can be psychologically affected by injury, and how they can be fully rehabilitated. It will be invaluable in helping sports physicians and physiotherapists understand the psychological nature of injury, and help them by providing practical strategies for rehabilitation.

Coping with Sports Injuries

Psychological Strategies for Rehabilitation

Edited by Jane Crossman

Table of Contents

1. Emotional responses to sports injury2. Assessment of the injured athlete3. The physician's viewpoint4. The role of the physiotherapist and sport therapist5. Coping strategies6. Creating an environment for recovery7. Managing thoughts, stress, and pain8. The role of significant others: social support during injuries9. Returning to action and the prevention of future injury